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Bruising Impact on Fruit Quality
Bruising occurs during harvest and postharvest operations like sorting, grading, and packing. As demand for fresh fruits rises and operations get mechanized, the bruising impact on fruit quality increases. Bruising damage is initially not visible but can spoil the appearance and several physiochemical parameters to downgrade quality and weight, leading to considerable economic losses. Environmental… Continue reading…
LEDs Impact on Post-Harvest Fruit Quality
LEDs for the postharvest treatment of fruits are new, and the industrial application looks promising. LEDs influence the development of quality parameters like color, firmness, taste, nutritional value, control of ripening, microbial spoilage and senescence, and extending shelf-life. LEDs can be useful for fruit preservation for long-duration transportation and storage and at retailers. Fruits are… Continue reading…
Future Proof Your Quality: Validating a Model Part 1 – Relevant Statistics and Types of Validation Testing
The fourth installment in our webinar series on spectroscopy in agriculture is here! Join us for a comprehensive 6-part series on internal quality assessment, spectroscopy, chemometrics, and more in commercial agriculture. In Part 4, Director of Applied Science Galen George will delve into relevant statistics and types of validation testing. This informative session is suitable… Continue reading…
New Release: AppBuilder v2.2.7.1306 Elevates User Experience with Enriched Features and Bug Fixes
Felix Instruments is thrilled to bring you the latest software update for AppBuilder, v2.2.7.1306, boasting a blend of new features and critical bug fixes to refine your user experience. Here is a quick summary of the changes made: Issues ranging from text translation to data file imports have been resolved, ensuring a smoother user experience.… Continue reading…
Sweetness Predicted: AI Revolutionizes Citrus Fruit Quality Assessment
In her groundbreaking research at NUST, Dr. Ayesha Zeb sought to simplify the assessment of citrus fruit sweetness. The Produce Quality Meter was revolutionary – quickly gathering data from various citrus fruits. Paired with an AI model, the precise data collected led to a breakthrough: an accurate prediction of fruit sweetness. Dr. Zeb’s journey showcases… Continue reading…
Future-Proof Your Quality: How to Harness the Power of Spectroscopy in Commercial Agriculture – Pt. 3
Welcome to the third installment of our Future Proof Your Quality Webinar Series! In this episode, our esteemed Director of Applied Science, Galen George, guides us through the detailed steps of building a model, including pre-processing, various types of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) models, and wavelength selection. This webinar aims to deliver comprehensive insights on spectroscopy… Continue reading…
How AI Analytics is Transforming Fruit Quality Control and Monitoring
Food production systems’ enormous volumes of data must be precisely analyzed in real-time. AI analytics uses one or more AI tools. It extracts valuable information from big data on food quality, providing answers in an easy-to-understand manner during onsite food analysis. Three AI methods- machine/computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning are used for AI… Continue reading…
Five Significant Developments in 2022 to Improve Fruit Quality
Non-destructive, accurate, and real-time collection and analysis of fruit quality data continue to grow more critical. Their applications are being expanded to new fruits and to improve scientific research. Another trend is the search for non-toxic postharvest treatments to keep fruits safe for consumption and augment fruit nutritional value to meet consumer demands. Fruit quality… Continue reading…
Answering Common Questions About Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is an increasingly valuable analytical tool in agriculture. It involves measuring NIR radiation’s absorption and reflection patterns by various compounds in crops, fruits, soil, and processed foods. NIR spectroscopy provides rapid, non-destructive, and accurate measurements of several chemical and physical parameters, making it an essential tool for farmers and researchers. In this… Continue reading…
Navigating Agtech: Expert Responses to 10 Common Questions About the Agricultural Technology Industry
There is an explosion of innovative agtech development and production. The amount of information can sometimes be overwhelming but is also fragmented, making it challenging to understand all aspects of agtech. Therefore, we are answering common questions about agtech to provide the big picture to help people make an informed choice. How can agriculture tech… Continue reading…
